How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 1402 MALLARD DR?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $1,488 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $7,440.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

21% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 44 protests filed.

How much does a Texas property tax protest cost?

Most counties charge no filing fee. This service fee covers your evidence packet and filing workflow support.

Do I need an attorney to file a property tax protest?

No. Texans can often file directly through the CAD's iFile system and upload your support documents for review.

What is the first step to filing a protest?

Confirm your filing deadline from the Notice of Appraised Value and begin preparing comparable sales evidence first.

Protest Deadline: May 15, 2026 (40 days left)

This Desoto home is assessed 35.0% above the neighborhood median

1402 MALLARD DR — Dallas County

Estimated annual tax savings

$1,488

$7,440 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

21%

Win rate

Protests filed

$16,680

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$242

Neighborhood median

$180

Appraised value

$244,740

% above median

35.0%

Heated area

1,010 sqft

Year built

2000

Year-over-year assessment change

This property's appraised value unchanged from the prior year.

Comparable properties in your neighborhood

These homes are similar and assessed lower per square foot.

Address	Sqft	Year	Market Value	$/Sqft	Diff
517 STARLING DR	1,089	1993	$227,330	$209	-$34
504 STARLING DR	1,123	1993	$213,920	$190	-$52

1515 YELLOWBIRD CT	1,094	$232,510
1512 NIGHTINGALE CT	1,130	$232,360
1308 MALLARD DR	1,127	$232,800
401 PARTRIDGE CIR	1,074	$214,640

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($242/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($180/sqft). This property is assessed 35.0% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $1,488 per year in property taxes based on the Dallas County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 21% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $16,680.

What you'll receive

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Filing Guide

Your exact deadline, required forms, and step-by-step Dallas County filing process

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Evidence Packet

Full comparable sales analysis with assessment discrepancy calculation

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Cover Letter

Pre-written appeal letter with hearing talking points, ready to sign and submit

This decision compounds

Year 1

$1,488

Year 2

$2,976

Year 3

$4,464

That’s a 91× return on $49

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Protest deadline: May 15, 2026 (40 days left)

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